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unbelievable strength

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In a world filled with crime and death, war and poverty, many seek the salvation of religion to overcome. We hear many stories about cults in America, stories of teenagers leaving then people they love to stay in communes where they are brainwashed, humiliated, abused and used. This is the true accounts of three sisters who had no choice but to be born into one of these cults, the children of god. From a very early age these poor children were systematically abused physically and mentally by the adult members of the group. How these girls triumphed over these sick people astounds me and I congratulate them and hope that their lives are not tainted by these evil people. This cult is still going and the story of these girls is a warning to us all. This is not easy reading but it is a book one must read.

Disturbing but Courageous

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It is never pleasant to read some disturbing experiences that these young lady's have gone through. I kept questioning myself on why I was reading what I was. My wife, Mother in Law & sister in law all read this book & found it disturbing. The only reason I could find as to why I wanted to read such a book, was in the hope that the 3 lady's were now back together & leading 'normal' lives. If you are planning to purchase this book, the details, I found, are very explicit. However, the truth has to be known & the truth definitely comes out in this book. Yes I feel extremely sorry for these young lady's knowing that while I was growing up, there were people suffering like they did. These young lady's are very brave. Brave to that fact of making it known the disgusting things these so-called 'adults' put them through & then these 'adults' trying to justify their crimes through the word of the lord. I can only wish Kristina, Celeste & Juliana well, & congratulate them on their brave fight & wish them well in their continued fight to expose organisations such as the 'Children of God'. This is a very good, well written, but painful book. The 3 lady's courage can be found to be inspirational & a lesson to us all.

disturbing

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I didn't think I could finish this book. It really effected me that so much evil could still exist in the name of a God that despises child abuse. The three sisters were very brave to allow this book to go to print and tell the truth. The sad thing is that I believe I met some of the group on a trip to Portugal many years ago, without realising the full extent of the cult's beliefs. I can still see the face of the small little girl who was performing for us...

absolutely fantastic	Customer Rating:
this was the most moving, upsetting, yet amusing at times, book i have read in a very long time. These women are a total inspiration to me and I thank them for sharing thier story with us. I am familiar with the CoG and was interested to read what it was really like from the inside. A gripping and compelling story that was uncomfortable at times but well worth reading.

Truly Wow

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I chose this book for some reason, from the army of others like these which are on the shelves at them moment. Not knowing anything about the 'CoG' or 'The Family' as I lived in South Africa, and don't think they had much or any contact there. On reading these very well written, and compelling life stories by three amazing woman, I can not help but be thankful for the up bringing I had. I am truly relieved that they have been able to survive their past, and help others and each other. You girls deserve all the happiness that life can bring. Thank you for your inspiring lives, and sharing it with us!!! To those in the Family who reject what these woman say, God will have the final say!